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AJ03 UYP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,139 mi
Last recorded172,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 172,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 166,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 159,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 154,678 miles

Brake discs rusted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 134,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,613 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,669 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 111,669 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,870 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner surfaces.

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,870 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner surfaces.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,377 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner surfaces.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inner surfaces.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ03 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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